If you can't take the heat - stay out of the kitchen! But night after night of eating out isn't cool either... That's why I enjoy a yummy summer salad for dinner! This "Greek Tomato" reminds me of something my Nonno used to say: " We eat with our eyes". It's pretty, it makes use of seasonal produce, it doesn't require an oven! Perfect hot weather fare... Thank you for the inspiration Jacques Pepin!
Dressing: - juice of one lemon
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- fresh oregano
- fresh mint
- salt & pepper to taste
"Tomato": - feta cheese (4 slices + extra for garnish)
- red onion (4 slices)
- red onion (4 slices)
- two tomatoes (leave stem intact if possible for prettier presentation, cut tomato into 5 slices, cutting around stem so that it can be removed after presentation)
Whisk olive oil into lemon juice, then season. Don't forget the all important fresh herbs!
Alternate feta and onion between slices of tomato, beginning with tomato slice. Remember, you are going to re-assemble the tomato so that the finished product looks exactly like a big tomato! Drizzle dressing between slices.
Garnish with olives and crumbled feta, drizzle with more dressing et voila!
A nice crusty baguette and a glass of chilled rose are the perfect accompaniment...
or
Make multiples and bring them to a pot luck or bar-be-que!
Tell me, how are you getting by in these hot summer days?
23 comments:
grrrr why do I always stumble across food post when am hungry but my fridge desperately empty? Anyway, looks very chic too.. Bravo!
http://absolutelyfaaabulous.wordpress.com
This looks so good :)
Love your blog!!
Following you now :)
http://anhourafteryesterday.blogspot.com
Looks great!
It looks soo delicious!
http://ladyfashionoui.blogspot.com/
Have a fashionable day! <3
XOXO
IT *
i want to try to make this now : )
that is so incredibly tasty looking! not to mention the presentation is beautiful!!
couturelust.com
Nice post. And <3 the photos on your blog :)
http://thepileofstyle.blogspot.com/
if you like it we can follow each other :*
Nice post. And <3 the photos on your blog :)
http://thepileofstyle.blogspot.com/
if you like it we can follow each other :*
I am SO hungry and I am SO making a reservation at the Greek Islands this weekend for dinner!
this looks so delish! especially chilled on a warm day!! gotta try this! thanks!
This is beautiful...and has all of my faves in it! Great post. Your blog is wonderful!
xo
Sada
Dressology HQ
OMG; this looks so delish! Love it!
Following you now, hope you do the same :)
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
wow that looks really good.
nouveauskin.blogspot.com
Amazing! I love salad like this looks so pretty too :)
pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com
Nice! Nothing beats a good summer meal than a salad!
http://thesignaturebow.blogspot.com/
Hey, I follow now your amazing blog!! Hope you follow me back...:)
Mela xx
http://melamusings.blogspot.com/
thanx for following!! agree! following you as well! xo
thanx for following!! agree! following you as well! xo
Yummm! I love making tomato/ mozz/ basil salads, but I will have to give this one a try now! I love the greek twist to it.
www.stylecomb.com
Re: I´m of the same opinion as you are on the Kate’s wedding dress made by Galliano. he deserves a second chance. Saying that I must point out that I´m in no support of his rant at the bar earlier this year.
Your tomato salad looks lush. i wish I had the patience to make something that beautiful.
yummy!!!
http://www.houseofstyling.co.uk
How freakin' cool! I'm totally trying this! :)
XXo,
Neekoh
WOW that looks soooooo yummy! <3
i should try this someday!
Post a Comment